The best interest is based on whether the mental condition of the person will be or is likely to be substantially improved by routine clinical medical treatment, whether the mental condition of the person will improve or is likely to improve without routine clinical medical treatment, whether the anticipated benefit from the routine clinical medical treatment outweighs the risk of harm to the pers. [...] The chairperson of the tribunal sends the Executive Director (Associate Deputy Minister of Health Systems Collaboration) and the Minister of Health a copy of all decisions and orders made by the tribunal in relation to an application under section 8 or 12 of the Act. [...] Legislation, policies, and by-laws The Tribunal processes are legislated under the Mental Health Act in accordance with its regulations and the members of the tribunal have all the powers conferred upon commissioners under the Inquiries Act. [...] Financial information Pursuant to subsection 17.1(1): A member of a tribunal shall be remunerated as follows: (a) if the member is the chairman of the tribunal, $250 for each hearing and $125 for each hour of travel time to attend a hearing; and (b) if the member is not the chairman of the tribunal, $80 for each hearing. [...] The Psychiatric Patient Advocates coordinate all hearings and ensure that the evidentiary documents are submitted for the hearings, that the patients have been prepared for their hearing, represent the patients within their hearings and ensure that their voices are heard, and their rights are known and respected.
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